Al Cannistra 7 natural remedies for anxious dogsMother Nature Network - Jaymi Heimbuch When your dog starts feeling nervous, try these solutions, from music to calming scents. Anxiety is common among dogs for a wide variety of reasons, …
Al CannistraAnimals Why are some dogs more aggressive than others?Mother Nature Network - Christian Cotroneo A dog is a lean, mean gene machine. In fact, there's a good chance much of your best friend's behavior is etched in her DNA. But what if a dog is a …
Al CannistraAnimals Miracle puppy rescued from rubble in BahamasMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Trapped in the debris after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas, one brown puppy didn't stop fighting. He was starving and dehydrated, …
Al CannistraAnimals 4 tips for bringing home a second dogMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Including how to tell if adding a second dog is even a good idea. Maybe it's the forlorn look of a puppy at a shelter. Or maybe you love your dog so …
Al CannistraPets How long your dog needs to be exercised for to stay healthycornwalllive.com - Max Channon The amount of time different types of dogs need to walk and exercise for to stay happy and healthy has been revealed by experts. In a bid to improve …
Al CannistraPets 8 things to know when adopting a blind dogMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo When I take a walk with that little fluff ball of a foster puppy above, we don't get very far. It's not because Galen is blind. It's because everyone …
Al CannistraDogs Should you give your dog rawhide and other natural dog chews?Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Of course you want what's best for your dog — like chew treats that are all-natural and healthy. And your dog just wants something tasty to gnaw on. …
Al CannistraAnimals Why more dogs and cats are leaving animal shelters aliveMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo There's a scary scene in the original animated version of Disney's "Lady and the Tramp." Sweet Lady has just been nabbed by a dog catcher and is in …
Al Cannistra How we've changed dogs' brainsMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo All that breeding has changed more than the way dogs look and act. When it comes to dogs, it's a lot like dating: People all have their types. Over the …
Al Cannistra Woman creates safe haven for 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane DorianMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo There's a happy ending to the story about the woman in the Bahamas who took nearly 100 dogs into her home to protect them from Hurricane Dorian. After …
Al Cannistra Photos of theater-loving service dogs go viralMother Nature Network - Ben Bolton And the story behind why they were there is even better. To bark or not to bark? That is the question — but not for one set of patrons, who wouldn't …
Al Cannistra Why do dogs eat grass?Mother Nature Network - Morieka Johnson No walk around the neighborhood is complete without my dog Lulu eating grass. Even on a full stomach, she likes to hunt for the perfect blades and …
Al Cannistra Oh, what a difference a doggie bath can makeMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo A makeover can be the key to finding a shelter dog a forever home. If you've ever walked into an animal shelter or looked at rescue photos online, …
Al CannistraPuppies What it's like to foster a feisty, cute puppy who also happens to be blind and deafMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo A lot has happened since I first introduced you to the blind and deaf hurricane of a puppy called Whibbles Magoo. When this story originally ran, a …
Al Cannistra Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikesMother Nature Network - Laura Moss From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy. When disaster …
Al Cannistra Dog sounds and what they meanMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Dogs make a lot of sounds. From howling and growling to whining and crying, a lot of different noises come out of those slobbery mouths. Some dogs …
Al Cannistra The problem with fake service dogsMother Nature Network - Jaymi Heimbuch More states are cracking down on owners who falsely label their pets. The term "service dog" is used a lot in public these days. What was once an …
Al CannistraPets Why snub-nosed dogs have health issuesMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo People just seem to love snub-nosed dogs. From bulldogs and pugs to Boston terriers and Cavalier King Charles spaniels, these flat-faced breeds are …
Al CannistraDogs Photographers capture gorgeous images of canine pals in U.K. contestMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Merlin, a deaf 14-year-old Podenco rescue dog, is the star of this year's winning photo for The Kennel Club's Dog Photographer of the Year …
Al Cannistra Are you drawn to male or female dogs?Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Some people think one gender is smarter or sweeter than the other. When it comes to dogs, many of us tend to be sexist. We like having male or female …
Al CannistraPets Is your dog's trendy diet the best choice?Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo From grain-free to organic to unusual proteins, our pets' diets often reflect what we want, not what they need. Grain-free, organic and non-GMO; local …
Al CannistraBeagles Pet Lab - Dental Washthepetlabco.com Shortly after the events outlined in this story, Lacey began enjoying activities like never before! Got these for my 9yr old choc lab, and it was the …
Al Cannistra Vet Gives Warning After Dog's Paw Pads Melt Off From Hot Pavementdistractify.com - Mark Pygas Summer is here, and it's going to be a hot one. And while we all know that we shouldn't leave pets alone in cars this summer, another thing that pet …
Al CannistraAnimals Mother dog and 9 puppies discovered at landfill are getting the care they needMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo The mother dog is a bit timid, but she's focused on caring for her nine puppies. (Photo: BC SPCA) Among the mounds of discarded junk and household …
Al Cannistra These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going onMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Each year in June, just before all the sea ice has melted, climate scientists at the Danish Meteorological Institute head out by dog sled onto the …
Al Cannistra Dogs know we're suckers for 'puppy dog eyes'Mother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo and Laura Moss Man's best friend has evolved to appeal to our love for big, sad eyes. Dogs may have evolved new muscles around their eyes to capitalize on our …
Al CannistraPets This woman lives with 9 fluffy NewfoundlandsMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo Mackenzie Makatche gets asked a lot of the same questions over and over again. They mainly involve queries about the size of her house, dog hair, dog …
Al Cannistra Your stress may be stressing out your dogMother Nature Network - Mary Jo DiLonardo We know our dogs love us, and researchers think dogs are capable of plenty of other complex emotions. So, it's probably not a surprise to most dog …
Al CannistraDiets Is a vegetarian diet safe for my dog?Mother Nature Network - Jessica Knoblauch More people are forgoing meat in their diets for a whole spectrum of reasons — from environmental to philosophical — and now vegetarians are taking a …
